Oportun Completes Sale of its Credit Card Portfolio

Oportun (Nasdaq: OPRT), a mission-driven financial services company, today announced that it has closed the previously agreed upon sale of its credit card portfolio to Continental Finance. Completing the transaction reflects a key milestone towards Oportun’s initiative to enhance profitability in 2024 and beyond by simplifying the business and driving performance in its three core products: unsecured personal loans, secured personal loans, and its award-winning Set & Save™ savings product.

“We expect that closing the credit card portfolio sale will be highly accretive for our shareholders, and I’m pleased to reiterate our expectation that it will result in incremental Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $2 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, and $11 million in full year 2025,” said Jonathan Coblentz, Chief Financial Officer & Chief Administrative Officer of Oportun. “Continental Finance is a leading credit card marketer and servicer, and I’m confident that they will provide the type of exceptional, personalized service that their new customers have become accustomed to as Oportun members.”

“Continental Finance, along with its partner bank, is pleased to assume Oportun’s approximately $100 million credit card portfolio. The Continental team thoroughly enjoyed collaborating with the Oportun team to ensure a smooth transition of the legacy Oportun credit card holders. Continental is committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience and intends to extend the same world-class service to the legacy Oportun customers under Continental’s Revel Card brand,” said Tamer El-Rayess, Chairman of Continental Finance.

About OportunOportun (Nasdaq: OPRT) is a mission-driven financial services company that puts its members' financial goals within reach. With intelligent borrowing, savings, and budgeting capabilities, Oportun empowers members with the confidence to build a better financial future. Since inception, Oportun has provided more than $19.2 billion in responsible and affordable credit, saved its members more than $2.4 billion in interest and fees, and helped its members save an average of more than $1,800 annually. For more information, visit Oportun.com.

About Continental FinanceWith over 5.3 million credit cards managed since its founding, Continental Finance prides itself on excellent customer service and access to bank-issued credit products with innovative features that provide affordable and safe options to consumers with poor or limited credit. Utilizing responsible innovation, Continental Finance works to provide each customer with the necessary educational tools for them to be successful in managing their personal credit.

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